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Gaming News Archives - Page 4349MGM Mirage Bonds Gain9 September 2004
News Brief: Bonds of MGM Mirage are rising on speculation an influx of visitors to Las Vegas will ease the burden of meeting any additional debt payments taken on in connection with its planned acquisition of Mandalay Resort Group.
Exodus at Casino Association9 September 2004
News Brief: A day before Atlantic City casino union workers are expected to give labor leaders authorization to call a strike, six casinos sought to protect themselves from the threat Wednesday by leaving the New Jersey Casino Association's bargaining unit.
Gemstar Sells Its Holdings in Youbet.com9 September 2004
ODS Technologies, L.P., doing business as TVG Network, a subsidiary of Gemstar-TV Guide International has sold its holdings in Youbet.com.
IA Global Subsidiary, Rex Tokyo, Establishes Joint Venture9 September 2004
IA Global Inc. reports that Rex Tokyo has signed an agreement to establish a joint venture company in Japan on September 6, 2004.
Atari, Alliance Gaming Sign Agreement9 September 2004
tari, Inc. and Alliance Gaming Corp. report a licensing agreement to develop a series of slot machines based on classic titles from Atari's extensive video game library.
MTR Gaming to Acquire Interest in Michigan Racetrack9 September 2004
MTR Gaming Group reports that its new wholly owned subsidiary, Jackson Racing, Inc. , has signed a definitive agreement to acquire a 90% interest in Jackson Trotting Association, which operates Jackson Harness Raceway.
Shuffle Master Names New CFO9 September 2004
Shuffle Master reported today that Richard L. Baldwin will join senior management as Chief Financial Officer, reporting to Mark L. Yoseloff, Ph.D., Chairman and Chief Executive Officer.
Venetian Gets Go-Ahead for Employee Lot9 September 2004
The Clark County Commission has given The Venetian the go-ahead to build a
temporary remote employee parking lot but extended its role in a long-simmering
dispute between Venetian owner Sheldon Adelson and Steve Wynn.
R&R Partners Snaps Up Local Rival9 September 2004
Mirroring other local industries' attempts at growth through consolidation, Las
Vegas-based marketing powerhouse R&R Partners will merge with a pair of influential
Nevada players to compete more effectively on a regional and national level.
Alliance to Unveil More Than 200 Slots at Trade Show9 September 2004
Alliance Gaming Corp. said its Bally Gaming and Systems business unit plans to present about 250 slot machines at the 2004 Global Gaming Expo in Las Vegas.
Problem Gambling 'Set to Explode'9 September 2004
International News Brief: The number of UK adult problem gamblers could double or even quadruple when the UK government's gambling bill comes into force, a leading expert believes.
Lucky Emperor Casino Goes Viper9 September 2004
The very latest and most technologically advanced gaming software has now been launched on Lucky Emperor Casino, offering online players a continual stream of fresh, exciting and appealing games.
Venetian Owner Eyes Chinese Resort8 September 2004
Las Vegas Sands Inc., which recently opened a casino in Macau, said today that it has proposed a resort development on a nearby Chinese island, but without any casinos because they are illegal in the mainland.
Station Casinos Boosts Outlook for Quarter8 September 2004
Station Casinos Inc. officials said they expect the company's third-quarter profit to be stronger than expected based on the strength of the Las Vegas economy and revenue growth trends.
Owners End Negotiations to Sell Hacienda to NPS8 September 2004
The owners of the Hacienda -- the first hotel-casino U.S. 93 travelers from Arizona see after they cross Hoover Dam -- have ended negotiations to sell the property to the National Park Service.
Royal Vegas Poker Offers First Freeroll Tournament8 September 2004
The amazing growth of online poker is
poised to cross another threshold with the poker world's first freeroll tournament to offer cash prizes totaling $100,000.
French Lick Casino Advocate, Wife Killed in Car Crash8 September 2004
News Brief: A preservationist who was active in efforts to bring a casino to southern Indiana's Orange County was killed along with his wife in a car crash.
Accused Crime Boss Bets Up Big8 September 2004
News Brief: Alleged crime figure Mario Condello is on a secret list of Crown casino's biggest gamblers - punting at least $7.5 million a year.
Attorney General Files Lawsuit Over Appointment to Gambling Board8 September 2004
News Brief: The state attorney general's office filed a lawsuit Tuesday asking a court to stop the appointment of a Democratic state lawmaker to Pennsylvania's new gambling commission.
Future of Glacier Park Lodge Casino Uncertain8 September 2004
News Brief: The Blackfeet Indian Tribe is pleased with the trial run of a casino at a hotel next to Glacier National Park, but the hotel management sees slim odds the operation will continue next season.
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